Officials said James Reed left his house on Crowley Terrace at about 9 a.m. and planned to walk to the area of State Road 472 and Interstate 4 to panhandle or look for work.

Reed was seen carrying a sign that read, "Family in need of help," according to deputies.

Authorities said when Reed failed to return home, his wife went to look but was unable to find him.

Patrol deputies, along with a K-9 unit and Sheriff's Office helicopter, searched the area looking for Reed. They've also checked area hospitals and with the local bus system.

Investigators said Reed's wife told them he gets forgetful and believes that he may have early onset of Alzheimer's disease or dementia, although it has not been diagnosed.

Reed stands 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs about 180 pounds. He has balding brown hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing blue jeans, a gray shirt, black sneakers and a white-and-blue baseball cap.

Anyone who has information on his whereabouts is asked to call 386-736-5999.